The gyms will be open soon and many people are jumping for joy that they can now train. For some, the last few months has seen training take a new shape, with online classes and walks outdoors. For others the last few months, a trip to the fridge may have been the largest energy expenditure […]
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Working from home; COVID- 19
With a lot of us working from home at the moment, you may have noticed you are becoming increasingly stiff through the back, neck and shoulders. This can lead to injury, postural changes, decreased range of motion, decreased concentration and headaches! A good way to try and avoid this is by having a good work […]
Out of the Woods Pregnancy Month
Giving birth and being born brings us into the essence of creation, where the human spirit is courageous and bold and the body, a miracle of wisdom. – Harriette Hartigan Pre-conception and pregnancy is a time in a woman’s life where they often go above and beyond to improve and optimise the health of themselves […]
How living in #ISO has changed my life so far…
So, one whole month into this COVID-19 pandemic and I have had lots of time to reflect and focus. I am feeling super sympathetic to those who have lost their jobs, businesses that have had to close, those businesses & individuals that are uncertain of their future or those who have had the virus itself. […]
Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome
Are you having trouble running as far as you used to because of some annoying knee pain? Or, maybe it’s stopping you from squatting as low as you would like? If you experience pain around the front of your kneecap (patella), especially when exercising… you may suffer from what we call ‘Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome’ […]
Tennis Elbow Explained
Do you have a really annoying pain in your elbow that just won’t go away? Does it flare up when you’re at the gym, carrying something, or just using your hands in general? As a chiropractor, I help many patients suffering from similar symptoms. You may be suffering from lateral epicondylitis, or more commonly known […]
Injury Prevention 101
Exercise helps and brings together people of all ages. There is truly nothing better than the adrenaline pumping through your body with the eagerness in pursuing your goals whether it be in sports, for health or personal well-being. It doesn’t matter whether you are a professional athlete, a gym-goer or an average joe, we all […]
Don’t walk, run! (Without injury)
This is your safety guide to putting one foot in front of the other whether you’re a weekend warrior, training for a marathon or just jogging for lunchtime fitness. Did you know? 65% of runners experience an annual injury (1). It reaches 90% for those that are training for a marathon (2). But, what do […]
Out of the Woods Injury Prevention Month
Who likes getting injured? The answer is no one. Whether you play sport or not, injuries hold you back from being the best version of yourself, achieving your goals and fulfilling your potential. So, what if I were to tell you that many injuries can be prevented and even those ‘bad luck’ injuries will likely […]
Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement for Surfers
As a Chiropractor working on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, a large array of my patients are surfers or are closely tied to someone who does surf. Whether this be the more regular grommets, to the weekend warriors that still like to have a crack. Most people are happy to run down to the beach, put their […]
5 tips to help you stay injury free this year
March is injury prevention month, which ties in with the start of the busy winter sports season. Sports like netball, soccer, football, AFL and hockey are all kicking off, and this usually means a busy period for all healthcare practitioners. For your endurance based sports, slightly cooler weather as the seasons transition leads to an […]
New Year new you?
New Year new you? Going to get back into the gym and be the fittest version of yourself you can be? Bet you didn’t expect that year to start off with multiple visits to your chiropractor or physio did you? Well as a chiropractor, I often see multiple cases in the new year where people […]
